Dust & Fume Monitoring

If you’re running extraction, it’s not always obvious what the air is doing day to day. Dust & Fume monitoring helps you spot peaks during real tasks, track trends over time, and create a clearer picture of workplace air quality.

This category includes industrial dust monitoring equipment and air quality dust monitors from KEMPER, with options for continuous area monitoring and portable, task-level monitoring.

Important: this page is general information. The right monitoring approach depends on your process, environment and H&S requirements. Please, if you’re unsure, speak to our team before ordering.

Industrial dust monitoring equipment and air quality monitors

Most people use dust & Fume monitoring equipment for one (or a mix) of these practical reasons:

To see what happens during specific tasks (grinding, sanding, sweeping, welding, etc.)
To check whether controls (extraction/ventilation) are making a measurable difference
To build simple reporting for internal reviews (e.g., “before vs after” changes)

If you’re comparing options, the big decision is usually: area monitoring (space) vs personal/task monitoring (at the work point).

High-precision dust monitoring devices for UK industry

KEMPER AirWatch Dust Monitoring System (390200)

Designed for monitoring air quality in production halls and warehouses, using an optical, laser-operated measuring method. Readings are stored in the KEMPER Cloud and can be viewed on a PC, smartphone or tablet, with an LED “traffic light” indicator on the unit.

At a glance

Measures: particle count and size distribution (displayed as PM2.5 and PM10)
Data & visibility: cloud storage + on-unit LED air quality indication
Control capability: can control room ventilation/extraction systems (as described by the manufacturer)
Basic technical data: 128 × 340 mm, 2.9 kg, 100–240 V, 10 W, 30 dB(A), 3G/Global
Note: cloud use is free for the first 12 months; subscription required after the first year

KEMPER Dustlight (390300)

A portable fine dust measuring device designed to monitor air quality directly on the body, providing real-time colour signals and documentation via the Dustlight app/cloud. It’s positioned for welding fume exposure monitoring and includes welding fume calibration.

At a glance

Displays: real-time colour codes (green/yellow/red)
In-app metrics: particle size distribution shown as PM1, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10
Battery life (mode dependent): up to 7 hours (continuous), 20 hours (standard), 40 hours (eco)
Basic technical data: 69 × 32.5 × 69 mm, 144 g, laser-based method, USB power adapter
Note: chest/wrist strap not included (sold separately)

Specialist solutions: from construction to welding fumes

Construction dust monitoring is often about understanding peaks during changing tasks and locations (site conditions can shift hour by hour).
In workshops and factories, monitoring is commonly used to troubleshoot: “When do levels spike?” “Which bay is the worst?” “Did that change help?”
For welding fumes, portable monitoring can be useful for checking exposure patterns around workstations and validating that capture and controls are behaving as expected.

FAQ

What is the benefit of a real-time dust & Fume monitor over traditional air sampling?

Real-time monitoring gives immediate visibility of peaks and trends (useful for “during the task” insight). Traditional sampling is often used where a formal exposure monitoring approach is required.

Is your dust monitoring equipment UK compliant?

These devices are supplied for workplace air monitoring and documentation. What counts as “compliant” depends on your internal requirements and whether you need formal exposure monitoring evidence. If you’re unsure, we can help you choose an option and you can confirm any formal requirements with a competent H&S professional.

Can I use these monitors for welding fume exposure monitoring?

Dustlight is positioned specifically for welding fumes and includes welding fume calibration, with app/cloud documentation.

Do these devices require regular calibration?

Maintenance/calibration expectations depend on how and where the device is used, and your internal H&S process. If you tell us whether you’re monitoring a hall continuously or doing task-based checks, we can advise what’s sensible.